Maria Escarti Barcia is a multilingual PMP professional with over 15 years of experience in helping companies with internationalization and innovation. With a degree in law, a master's degree in international trade, and continuing studies from Stanford University, Maria has worked in various countries, including Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, and the USA, facilitating business development via international trade delegations, seminars, and events. She has a proven track record in managing programs for tech startups, developing new programs to foster innovation among SMEs, managing programs with multiple stakeholders, and helping startups and companies from outside the US connect with the most innovative ecosystem in the world. She has previously worked at organizations such as Catalonia Trade & Investment, Welocalize, US Market Access Center, and Instituto Valenciano de la Exportación (IVEX), among others. Her specialties include managing programs for tech startups, developing new programs to foster innovation among SMEs, managing programs with multiple stakeholders, and facilitating business development.